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A Bicycle Mod for Two

Sunday, September 25th, 2011 – running time 13:47

Ben loses his challenge with Darren from Hak5 but he is still able to complete the baby rocker. Faced with a safety issue for Alyson's bike he builds a bicycle mod for two!

Ben loses his challenge with Darren from Hak5 but he is still able to complete the baby rocker. Faced with a safety issue for Alyson's bike he builds a bicycle mod for two!

Rocking the Cradle of Love

Ben shows a full size baby seat being actuated by the Google / Android ADK platform.

01:45 | Play

Doorbuster

Alyson arrives at the shop, afflicted with injuries and a strange accent. Can Ben help prevent this tragedy from ever happing again?

02:04 | Play

Project Design

Ben hashes out a plan to make a distance warning system for bicycles.

03:35 | Play

Going the Distance

Ben experiments with an off-the-shelf sonar device, then converts the code to work on Arduino.

04:32 | Play

Testing the System

Ben puts a battery pack on the sensor and Alyson tests it out with her bike.

07:23 | Play

Finishing It Up

With the design working, Ben builds a custom enclose and installs it on a bike.

11:26 | Play

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  • about 5 hours ago

    @storm8ring3r Yeah, not my style.

  • about 5 hours ago

    Drew I believe this is the photo you speak of. Also, Gordon Ramsey needs to visit that place. http://t.co/vWLSV7fAaf

  • about 5 hours ago

    Going to buy an extra NOS Microsoft Internet Pro keyboard for my shop. Had the one at home for 13 years now and it's still the best!

  • about 19 hours ago

    First, why would I want to do this, secondly, why isn't there a button for NO? http://t.co/WrwqnsvzEZ

  • 2 days ago

    @JimmyTransistor Don't forget falling through 95% of atmosphere and not burning up, even though they said "We'll Burn Up!" UG...

  • 2 days ago

    @AlexPeretto Thanks for watching!

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The Ben Heck Show
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Season 3 premieres November 5th with brand new episodes each week! Tune in to join master hacker, engineer, and conjurer of cool stuff Ben Heck as he tackles all new projects. Submit YOUR idea for what Ben should build next at BenHeck@Revision3.com.
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Sep 12, 2010
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